Participants will gain in-depth knowledge in managing patients with stoma.

The Department of Colorectal Surgery is a centre of specialty for all referrals within the hospital as well as from general practitioners, private/public hospitals in Singapore and overseas. It is the only specialised department in Singapore for colorectal surgery.

The Department provides comprehensive investigative and emergency services for the whole range of colorectal and peri-anal conditions and all other aspects of colorectal diseases. The following services are available: colorectal and anal diseases surgery, Colorectal Surgical Oncology, Colonoscopy, Polyposis Registry, Family Cancer Advisory Service, Stoma Clinic and Pelvic Floor Laboratory.

The Stoma Nurse Clinician provides stoma care teaching, support and counselling to patients and relatives. She also plans and organises courses to nurses to update on the care and management of stomas.

At the clinical attachment, participants will learn:

Diagnostic procedures for anorectal conditions

Visit to Stoma Clinic

Managing of patient with stoma

Pre- and post-operative counseling

Discharge planning

Support groups

Target Audience

Registered Nurses with at least 3 years of post-registration experience

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